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AP53 BKV

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

111,936 mi
Last recorded111,936 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Corsa58,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP53 BKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2024 111,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,979 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 110,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 108,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 108,353 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 106,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 102,797 miles

lower steering column u/j slight play

Fail 7 Aug 2018 102,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

lower steering column u/j slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,490 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

steering column has slight play in u/j

Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,652 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,498 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres have cracks forming in shoulders

offside drive shaft outer joint worn and clicking under load (MOT requirements met at time of test)

right hand horn push faulty (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 91,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bind at offside rear wheel

both front tyres have cracks forming in shoulders

offside drive shaft outer joint worn and clicking under load (MOT requirements met at time of test)

right hand horn push faulty (MOT requirements met at time of test)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,489 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside horn switch not working

Fail 14 Aug 2014 89,489 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside horn switch not working

Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,321 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R road wheel slight bind (suspect been over adjusted on drum brakes)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 88,321 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust back box badly corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R road wheel slight bind (suspect been over adjusted on drum brakes)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,528 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 75,281 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,031 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 61,176 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 60,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 42,354 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 42,354 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AP53 BKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,963 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP53 BKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP53 BKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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